For others, it might be a centre-hall house on a leafy suburban street, or a modern glass box overlooking the sea. “With so many entertainment and smart technology options at our fingertips, we find homeowners are spending more time at home. “Adults work from this space and kids do homework here, making a single-use room more multi-purpose,” Kelly says. Pet-washing stations are popping up more frequently instead of laundry tubs.”For city dwellers, she’s noticed an increase in conversions of loft-like work spaces into living spaces. Many responders said it takes a couple of holidays, barbecues, family visits, big sporting events and game nights before they really feel “at home.” So feather the proverbial nest however you like, and have fun while you do it.

Source: National Post March 18, 2019 10:52 UTC